Rara-Jumla Trek -14 days

Trip Highlights

Duration: 14 Days

Type of Trek: Camping

Max Altitude: 2980 m.

Minimum Pax: 2 +

Mode of travel: Flight/Land Transportation

Grade: Strenuous

Rara Lake trek takes you through the remote
wilderness of Western Nepal. The Rara Lake
trek offers a superb experience of nature and a visit to Rara
Lake, Nepal's Largest Lake located at an altitude of 3062
meters. You begin the trek with a flight to mountain airstrip of Jumla from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

This beautiful high altitude lake is surrounded by alpine meadows and
forests of pine, juniper and spruce, whilst in the background you can view the
magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.
In winter, there is often snow on the ridges surrounding the Lake.

The trail is very much "off the beaten path" and
affords glimpses of the distinct culture of the local people and their rustic
way of life. Within its confines lies the Rara National Park,
considered one of the finest parks in the world. The National park consists of
Himalayan Black Bear, Leopard, Black Panther, Musk Deer, Red Panda, Wild Boar,
Rhesus and Languor Monkeys and numerous species of birds.

While facilities are still basic, the area is an adventurer’s dream with
authentic culture, a wealth of natural beauty and the trails largely to you.

This trek is strenuous and is camping only.

Outline Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 01: Fly from
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Day 02: Fly from
Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370m.)

Day 03: Trek from
Jumla to Patmara (2920m.)

Day 04: Trek from
Patmara to Bhargaon (2690m.)

Day 05: Trek from
Bhargaon to Pina (2380m.)

Day 06: Trek from
Pina to Gumgarhi (2580m.)

Day 07: Trek from Gumgarhi
to Rara Lake (3060m.)

Day 08: Rest at Rara
Lake.

Day 09: Trek from
Rara Lake to Jhari (2500m.)

Day 10: Trek from
Jhari to Bhargaon (2690m.)

Day 11: Trek from
Bhargaon to Patmara (2920m.)

Day 12: Trek from
Patmara to Jumla (2370m.)

Day 13: Fly from
Jumla to Nepalgunj which takes about 35 minutes.

Day 14: Fly from
Nepalgunj to Kathmandu which takes about 40 minutes.

Day 01: Fly from
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj takes about 40 minutes. This flight offers you
enchanting aerial views of the jungles and Himalayan Range. Stay overnight at
lodge.

Day 02: Fly from
Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370m.) takes about 35 minutes. This day you can enjoy the
views of Sisne Himal, Dudu Kundari Himal and other unnamed mountains.

Day 03: Trek from
Jumla to Patmara (2920m.) takes about six hours.

The early part of the trail is
flat and after some distance begins a steep ascent to Patmara. En route you
pass pine forests, green hills and through picturesque villages. These villages
are mostly inhabited by Chhetri and few other castes. Here you will find the
local people exercising their distinct cultural and social practices. Patmara
is a relatively big village with chortens, prayer flags, Mani walls and temples
dedicated to Hindi God and Goddess. People living here follow either the
Buddhist or Hindu religion.

Day 04: Trek from
Patmara to Bhargaon (2690m.) takes approximately six hours.

You trek along a
steeply ascending path for early two hours. After you cross Kharila pass
(3050m.), the trails go down gently until you reach Nyawer (2670m.). This is a
small village with terraces, mud roof houses and is mainly inhabited by
Chhetri. Now your trail goes gently up crossing a suspension bridge over Nyawer
Khola (stream) to Bhargaon. En route you move through forests covered with
pine, oak, juniper, bamboo and other local vegetation. Bhargaon is relatively a
big village where there are monasteries, chorten, and prayer flags fluttering
in the breeze.

Day 05: Trek from
Bhargaon to Pina (2380m.) takes about six hours.

The trails you move through
gently ascend until you cross a suspension bridge. Again you trek along an
ascending path until reaching the check point of Rara National Park at Bhulbule
(3130m.). Here you have to pay an entrance fee in order to get inside the
National Park. The trail to Ghurchi La Pass (3460m.) is a steep ascent before
turning steeply downhill all the way to Pina. En route, you can enjoy forests
covered with pine, oak, juniper, rhododendron, bamboo, wild animals and local
birds.

Day 06: Trek from
Pina to Gumgarhi (2580m.) takes approximately six hours.

This day you cross a
wooden bridge over Jhari Khola (stream) and follow a mostly ascending path. At
some places the trail goes downhill. On the way, you can observe musk deer and
pheasant in forests covered with pine, juniper, oak, rhododendron and other
natural vegetation. You come across several villages rich in terraces,
monasteries, chortens, prayer flags, mani walls and local people following the
Tibetan life style. Gumgarhi is yet another village mostly inhabited by Sherpa,
Gurung and other castes.

Day 07: Trek from Gumgarhi
to Rara Lake (3060m.) takes about five hours.

The route is mostly downhill but
goes uphill for some distance. You come across villages and forests. This day
you can enjoy the sight of the magnificent lake which is Rara. Naturally built,
Rara lake is the biggest lake of Nepal.

Day 08: Rest at Rara
Lake. On this day you can walk around the lake to see the wild animals, birds
and beauty of nature.

Day 09: Trek from
Rara Lake to Jhari (2500m.) takes about seven hours.

To reach Jhari, you trek
on a steeply descending path following forests and a wooden bridge over the
Jhari Khola and villages. Jhari is a small village where you can enjoy
monasteries, chortens, prayer flags and houses of Tibetan style. This is mainly
inhabited by Gurung who are close to life style of Tibetan people.

Day 10:Trek from
Jhari to Bhargaon (2690m.) takes six hours.

The route in the beginning moves
downward and after some distance turns up until you cross Ghurchi La Pass
(3460m.). From here the route travels up and down for a while before descending
to Bhargaon. It is a village dominated mainly by Chhetri and a few other
castes. En route you pass through forests covered with pine, oak, rhododendron,
juniper, green hills and several villages.

Day 11:Trek from
Bhargaon to Patmara (2920m.) takes about six hours.

Leaving Bhargaon, you
follow a steeply descending path all the way to Khari La Pass and then the
route turns steeply down to Cherry (2009m.). The route then moves through
gentle flat land all the way to Patmara. Patmara is a relatively big village
with chortens, prayer flags, mani walls and temples dedicated to Hindi God and
Goddess. People living here follow either the Buddhist or Hindu religion.

Day 12:Trek from
Patmara to Jumla (2370m.) takes about five hours.

This day you trek through a
steeply descending path all the way to Jumla passing splendid views of green
hill, forests, villages and ridges.

Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.

One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

All tax, VAT and company service charge

The Trip does not include:

Personal nature expenses

Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.

Travel insurance

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